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Sahlins Family History

Sahlins Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Salins, Sahlin, Dahling, Ahlin, Schlink, Salis, Sallis, Salin

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Where is the Sahlins family from?

You can see how Sahlins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahlins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sahlins family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sahlins's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sahlins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahlins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Sahlins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahlins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 48 immigration records available for the last name Sahlins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Sahlins. For the veterans among your Sahlins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahlins lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Sahlins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sahlins in 1968 was 74, and 67 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahlins ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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